Superstrate
Translation of "superstrate" into Russian
superstrate
Nounsuperstrate
superstrates pl
French acted as the superstrate during the development of Middle English.
Французский язык выступал суперстратом в период формирования среднеанглийского.
superstrate
Adjectivesuperstrate
Used mainly attributively in technical contexts; not generally comparable.
суперстратный
The superstrate layer protects the circuitry underneath.
Суперстратный слой защищает расположенную под ним схемотехнику.
Definitions
superstrate
NounA language of higher prestige or dominant status that influences a subordinate language in a language-contact situation.
French acted as the superstrate during the development of Middle English.
A layer or structure applied over and lying above a substrate, especially in electronics or materials science.
The antenna’s performance improved after a Teflon superstrate was added.
superstrate
AdjectiveSituated above or relating to a superstrate; overlying a substrate.
The superstrate layer protects the circuitry underneath.